VC Investment Associate/Manager

<p><strong>Empowering Future Leaders in Venture Capital </strong><strong>🚀</strong></p> <p><strong>Position</strong>: Investment Associate / Manager <br/> <strong>Location</strong>: Antwerp, Belgium </p> <p>Competitive package plus company car</p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Your Path to Becoming a Venture Capitalist at Fortino Capital</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about technology, startups, and helping companies scale? Do you envision yourself making a real impact in the venture capital world, driving growth, and creating value? </p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Your Role: Associate / Investment Manager:</strong></p> <p>You'll work closely with partners and senior team members on every aspect of venture capital—from sourcing deals to supporting our portfolio companies. This is an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute meaningfully to our investment strategy. </p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Who We Are:</strong></p> <p>At Fortino Capital, within our VC practice, we invest in early-stage companies (Seed and Series A), helping them reach their full potential, and we’re looking for an ambitious, tech-savvy professional to join us on this journey. </p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Your Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p>• <strong>Deal Sourcing</strong>: Be on the lookout for innovative investment opportunities, focusing on SaaS companies in Europe, with specific focus on Belgian market.<br/> • <strong>Market Research &amp; Strategy</strong>: Conduct in-depth market research to shape investment strategies and guide decisions.<br/> • <strong>Due Diligence &amp; Deal Execution</strong>: Support the team in evaluating potential investments, analyzing financials, and navigating the full investment process.<br/> • <strong>Portfolio Support</strong>: Engage with our portfolio companies, providing project-based analysis and strategic guidance to drive growth.<br/> • <strong>Industry Knowledge &amp; Networking</strong>: Stay ahead of tech trends in the B2B SaaS world, attend industry conferences, and connect with startup founders at our CEO/CTO Summits and networking events like the <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fortinocapitalpartners_ghent-growwithconfidence-startup-activity-7247152346634272768-NTiB?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Fortino- Gent Tech Soiree</a>.<br/> • <strong>Team Support</strong>: Lead operational processes such as financial reporting, marketing, or compliance to ensure smooth internal workflows.<br/></p> <h3>Requirements</h3> <p><strong>What Makes You a Great Fit:</strong></p> <p>• <strong>Experience &amp; Passion</strong>: 2-3 years of experience in finance, consulting, tech, or startups, with a strong interest in venture capital and technology.<br/>• <strong>Technical Savvy</strong>: Proficiency in Excel and Python is valued, and we appreciate those who self-learn.<br/>• <strong>Storytelling in Slides</strong>: You're skilled in PowerPoint and can translate complex matter into succinct, structured and powerful narratives.<br/>• <strong>Analytical &amp; Strategic Thinking</strong>: Comfortable working with data, you can synthesize complex information into actionable insights.<br/>• <strong>Connector &amp; Communicator</strong>: Excellent networking and communication skills, allowing you to influence and build relationships with entrepreneurs.<br/>• <strong>Integrity &amp; Drive</strong>: A strong work ethic, independent drive, and a belief in transparency and ethical practices.<br/>• <strong>Language Skills</strong>: Fluency in English &amp; Dutch is required. French knowledge is an added benefit.</p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>Why Join Fortino?</strong></p> <p>At Fortino, you’ll play a key role in assessing and supporting promising startups as we raise our next round of VC investment. You’ll find a supportive, growth-oriented culture grounded in our four core values:<br/>• <strong>High Performance</strong>: We strive for excellence in everything we do.<br/>• <strong>Commitment</strong>: Going the extra mile is just the beginning.<br/>• <strong>Integrity</strong>: We believe in transparency and doing what we say.<br/>• <strong>Teamwork</strong>: Building trust-based relationships to create an inclusive and supportive environment.</p> <p><strong><br/></strong></p> <p><strong>What to expect from working at Fortino in this position?</strong></p> <ul><li>You will closely work in a tandem with lead VC partner based in Belgium</li><li>At Fortino, taking own initiatives are very much applauded and rewarded</li><li>You will be given plenty of room for independently paving your own way in VC</li><li>You will be expected to pave your way to become a respected VC faces/professional in Belgium and Europe at large</li><li>All in all, plenty of opportunities for learning, networking, and shaping the future of innovation</li></ul> <p><br/></p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong><br/>